Gunn Wållgren

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Characters played by Gunn Wållgren

Helena Ekdahl — Fanny and Alexander (1982)

The widowed matriarch of the Ekdahl family. She hosts the family's Christmas gathering, maintains a long friendship with Isak, receives Emilie during her crisis, and later embraces Emilie's proposal to perform A Dream Play.

Rut Köhler — Woman Without a Face (1947)

A woman involved in a troubled relationship with Martin Grande. She uses jealousy, taunts, and threats, including the possibility of telling Frida about the affair, while keeping Martin uncertain about what to trust. She recounts childhood abuse by Victor and her mother's dismissal of her, and admits to getting money through blackmail.

Career Overview

Gunn Wållgren has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Signature works include Fanny and Alexander, The Metamorphosis, Miss and Mrs Sweden. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
29
Birth Date
1913-11-16
Birth Place
Göteborg, Göteborg- och Bohus län, Sweden

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